How to See Black Holes + Kugelblitz Challenge Answer
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How to See Black Holes + Kugelblitz Challenge Answer

B1IntermediateNovember 13, 202615 min
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The most spectacular effect is when black holes feed.

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We've been talking a bit about black holes lately, and we'll continue to do so. We tend to be pretty theoretical in how we think of them, partly because the theory predicts some fun stuff that no human will likely ever experience. In fact, the second part of this episode will be the answer to our Escape the Kugelblitz

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challenge, which is highly theoretical and in fact a little implausible. So to ground us a little bit first, I want to talk about actual real black holes. In particular, how we see these things. There's been no reasonable doubt about the reality of black holes for some time.

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Although they don't emit any light themselves, they can have a very visible effect on their surroundings. The most spectacular effect is when black holes feed. Matter falling into the extreme gravitational well of a black hole will reach incredible

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